Pauper is a constructed format in Magic: The Gathering in which players build 60 card decks with cards printed at Common rarity. It is a one-on-one, eternal, competitive format in the same vein as something like Legacy, Modern, or Vintage. The format was created by the Magic Online community and was only acknowledged by Wizards of the Coast for tabletop play in 2019.

Pauper is an accessible format, with card choices for deck building readily available. It is also a budget-friendly format, as players can put together about three Tier 1 decks for the price of an average Standard deck.

Key features of Pauper include:

• Deck Building: Players build 60 card decks with cards printed at Common rarity.

• Gameplay: Two players draw seven cards from a deck at least 60 cards big and try to win through combat or combos. Starting at 20 life each, the general flow of a Pauper game is similar to other Magic formats.

• Availability: Pauper got its start on Magic the Gathering Online, and its still where you can most easily find a game. There are regular events on MTGO for the format, with tournaments.

Pauper is one of Magic: The Gatherings longest-standing and most accessible competitive formats. It is a great option for players who want to play Magic on a budget or who enjoy the challenge of building decks with limited card pools.